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Distance from Kinshasa to Tokyo

Straight line

13,362 km
8,303 mi · 7,215 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 17 h 12 min

Direction

NE 51°
initial bearing

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How far is Kinshasa from Tokyo?

Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 13,362 km in a straight line, that is 8,303 miles or 7,215 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Kinshasa and Tokyo, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Kinshasa, Tokyo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 51°). The route crosses from Congo - Kinshasa into Japan. The halfway point is at 30.5710°, 66.5349°.

A direct flight would take about 17 h 12 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Kinshasa from Tokyo?

The straight-line distance between Kinshasa and Tokyo is 13,362 km (8,303 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Tokyo from Kinshasa?

Tokyo is to the north-east of Kinshasa, at an initial bearing of 51°.

How long is the flight from Kinshasa to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 17 h 12 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.